Articles tagged under: Bayer
Bayer Responds to Glyphosate Production Issue
Published February 14, 2022
In a statement provided to the Red River Farm Network, Bayer said the raw ingredient supplier experiencing mechanical failure may have short-term impacts on production of an active ingredient in glyphosate. "Our supplier is on track to restore production, we’ve…Force Majeure Invoked, Impacts Glyphosate Supply
Published February 14, 2022
An already stressed supply chain situation has taken another hit. Bayer’s global head of active ingredient production sent a notice to customers on Friday saying one of the company’s key raw material suppliers is down three months. Bayer is invoking…Testing4Ag Program Launched
Published January 16, 2022
Bayer recently announced the launch of Testing4Ag, a new program that allows research scientists from around the world to submit novel chemistries to Bayer for testing in hopes of identifying potential new action modes to control fungal diseases, insect pests,…Plan Ahead for Growing Season Input Needs
Published January 7, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Technical Services Representative Kevin Thorsness says supply chain issues continue to be top-of-mind for many in agriculture. "Product availability in some situations may be challenging. We're doing everything we can to make sure these products are available…Proactive Approach Necessary for Corn Rootworm Management
Published December 29, 2021
Corn rootworm pressure is expanding northward. Bayer Traits Marketing Manager Travis Coffman says a proactive approach is necessary. "Once the damage is done, the damage is done," said Coffman. "I highly recommend growers think through their options, one of which…Hefty Fine Levied for Pesticide Violation
Published December 21, 2021
Monsanto will pay $10 million to settle two federal pesticide-related violations in Hawaii. Monsanto, which is now part of Bayer, reportedly had workers enter research plots during a required restricted entry time period. A similar case happened in 2014 that…Specialty Crops Getting Consideration for ’22
Published December 16, 2021
According to Bayer Field Sales Representative Clark Leier, specialty crops are bidding for acres for the 2022 growing season. "More barley acres are being talked about, more edible beans and sunflowers are getting traction again." Increased demand for specialty crops…DOJ Considers Roundup Lawsuit
Published December 14, 2021
The Supreme Court has asked the Justice Department to file a brief in the Monsanto cancer case. Monsanto, which is now under the Bayer brand, argues the federal label should have blocked any claims linking Roundup to cancer. The lawyers…Industry’s First Digital Carbon Footprint Measurement Program for Agriculture Announced
Published December 8, 2021
Bayer, Amazon Web Services and Fargo-based Bushel are working together to help farmers capture value from the carbon market. While there has been a focus on climate solutions, the ability to have metrics that trace back to the farm have…